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Moorabbin Air MuseumBook - Stories and photos of DARWIN'S AIR WAR 1942-1945 AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY COMMEMORATING THE DARWING AIR RAIDS, BOB ALFORD, DARWIN'S AIR WAR 1942-1945 AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY COMMEMORATING THE DARWING AIR RAIDS, 2001
... Stories and photos of DARWIN'S AIR WAR 1942-1945 AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY COMMEMORATING THE DARWING AIR RAIDS...DARWIN'S AIR WAR 1942-1945 AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY COMMEMORATING THE DARWING AIR RAIDS...Stories and photos of DARWIN'S AIR WAR 1942-1945 AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY COMMEMORATING THE DARWING AIR RAIDS...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Stories and photos of DARWIN'S AIR WAR 1942-1945 AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY COMMEMORATING THE DARWING AIR RAIDS Stories and photos of DARWIN'S AIR WAR 1942-1945 AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY COMMEMORATING THE DARWING AIR RAIDS Front cover showing colour photo of a P40 on the ground under camouflage netting, under blue sky DARWIN'S AIR WAR 1942-1945 AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY COMMEMORATING THE DARWING AIR RAIDS Book Stories and photos of DARWIN'S AIR WAR 1942-1945 AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY COMMEMORATING THE DARWING AIR RAIDS BOB ALFORD ...Stories and photos of DARWIN'S AIR WAR 1942-1945 AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY COMMEMORATING THE DARWING AIR RAIDSFront cover showing colour photo of a P40 on the ground under camouflage netting, under blue sky non-fictionStories and photos of DARWIN'S AIR WAR 1942-1945 AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY COMMEMORATING THE DARWING AIR RAIDS -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchManual - Book, Manual of Protection Against Gas and Air Raids, 1939
... Manual of Protection Against Gas and Air Raids...protection against gas and air raids...Manual of Protection Against Gas and Air Raids...WW2 Guidelines for the protection against gas in the field, respirators and passive air defence. protection against gas and air raids ww2 Manual of Protection Against Gas and Air Raids Red cardboard cover containing three booklets tied together with a black shoelace Manual of Protection Against Gas and Air Raids Manual Book Commonwealth Government Printer ...WW2 Guidelines for the protection against gas in the field, respirators and passive air defence.Red cardboard cover containing three booklets tied together with a black shoelaceManual of Protection Against Gas and Air Raidsprotection against gas and air raids, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBooklet - BOOKLET, AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS, Government of Victoria, April 1941
... BOOKLET, AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS...Air Raids...Issued by state emergency coining for Civil Defence Victoria outlining Air Raid Precautions advice to householders in April 1961. ...Brown booklet, 40 pages including larger fold out sheets of air raid shelter designs. ...Cover ‘AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS”. Advise to house holders 1941”...Refer to 147081 William Charles ATKINSON enlisted 9.2.44 age 18 Air Raids Government Advice Cover ‘AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS”. ...Issued by state emergency coining for Civil Defence Victoria outlining Air Raid Precautions advice to householders in April 1961. Refer to 147081 William Charles ATKINSON enlisted 9.2.44 age 18 Brown booklet, 40 pages including larger fold out sheets of air raid shelter designs. Cover ‘AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS”. Advise to house holders 1941”air raids, government advice -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchBook, Manual of Protection against Gas and Air Raids, Early 20th Century
... Manual of Protection against Gas and Air Raids.......Air Raids...This Manual would have been used by Military Personnel of Protection against Gas and Air Raids, Respirators, Passive Air Defence....Safety precautions for Members of the Military circa 1930 and beyond. Gas Air Raids Respirators Passive Air Defence Military Personnel. ...This Manual would have been used by Military Personnel of Protection against Gas and Air Raids, Respirators, Passive Air Defence.Safety precautions for Members of the Military circa 1930 and beyond.An oblong manual there are two seperate covers to the manual which are cardboard construction and coloured red. The covers are tied together with a black shoe lace. Inside the covers are Pamphlet No 1 Protection Against Gas in the Field, Pamphlet No 2 Respirators, Pamphlet No no 3 Passive Air DefenceOn the first Pamphlet stamped 115 G.H. Heidelberg. In ink the figures 79.gas, air raids, respirators, passive air defence, military, personnel. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBook, Manual of Protection Against Gas and Air Raids
... Manual of Protection Against Gas and Air Raids...Air raids...Series of pamphlets of the manual of protection against gas and air raids published approximately 1938 to 1940 including amendments and modified for Austraila ...Manual of Protection Against Gas and Air Raids Book ...Series of pamphlets of the manual of protection against gas and air raids published approximately 1938 to 1940 including amendments and modified for Austraila Series of 7 pamphlets bound together by red carbord cover and black cord.Front cover red carboard with the titile written in black captial letters. A small warning, outlined in a narrow black border with the title"Not to Be Published" at the top slightly to the righrt hand side. air raids, gas, pamphlet, second world war, protection of gas in the field, respirators, passive air defence, field craft, tactics, small arms training -
Clunes MuseumCard - AIR RAID WARDEN CARD, 1942
... AIR RAID WARDEN CARD...AIR RAID WARDEN CARD USED BY R. STEART OF CLUNES DURING WORLD WAR 2....AIR RAID WARDEN IDENTIFICATION CARD, DARK BLUE...AIR RAID WARDEN...LOCAL HISTORY DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION MILITARY AIR RAID WARDEN AIR RAID WARDEN IDENTIFICATION CARD, DARK BLUE Card AIR RAID WARDEN CARD ...AIR RAID WARDEN CARD USED BY R. STEART OF CLUNES DURING WORLD WAR 2.AIR RAID WARDEN IDENTIFICATION CARD, DARK BLUEAIR RAID WARDENlocal history, document, identification, military -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPamphlet, H E Daw Government Printer, Melbourne, "Air Raid Precautions - Advice to Householders", 1941
... "Air Raid Precautions - Advice to Householders"......air raids...Provides advice to Householders" giving instructions/regulations during the Second World War to prepare for an air raid including air raid signals, things to do, lighting restrictions, shelters, risks from air raids, sketches of shelters, including vehicles at night, preventing light leakage from homes, and pedestrian behaviour or precautions at night. ...Pamphlet - booklet - 48 pages centre stapled titled - "Air Raid Precautions - ...World War 2 blackouts air raids Ballarat Ballarat tramways trams Pamphlet - booklet - 48 pages centre stapled titled - "Air Raid Precautions - "Air Raid Precautions - Advice to Householders" Pamphlet H E Daw Government Printer, Melbourne ...Provides advice to Householders" giving instructions/regulations during the Second World War to prepare for an air raid including air raid signals, things to do, lighting restrictions, shelters, risks from air raids, sketches of shelters, including vehicles at night, preventing light leakage from homes, and pedestrian behaviour or precautions at night. Included is a note or advice issued by the District Warden that only regulations in regard to blackout applied in Ballarat (spelled with two a's). Blackout restrictions were applied to Ballarat's tram, including the application of white bumper bars etc.Yields information about the application of blackouts in Ballarat during the Second World War. These applied to the SEC trams.Pamphlet - booklet - 48 pages centre stapled titled - "Air Raid Precautions - world war 2, blackouts, air raids, ballarat, ballarat tramways, trams -
Kew Historical Society IncManual - Training Manual, State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Air Raid Precautions : Manual of General Training, August 1941, 1941
... Air Raid Precautions : Manual of General Training, August 1941......air raids...Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. ...An illustrated manual of general training (fourth edition) for Air Raid Precautions issued by the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence in Victoria....Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.An illustrated manual of general training (fourth edition) for Air Raid Precautions issued by the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence in Victoria.second world war 1939-1945, air raids, arp, air raid precautions, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, second world war — air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria — 1939-1945, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchDocument, Air Raid Precautions Shire of Doncaster and Templetowe State Emergency Council for Civil Defence (Vic), Unknown
... Air Raid Precautions Shire of Doncaster and Templetowe State Emergency Council for Civil Defence (Vic)...Single piece cardboard wtih Air Raid Instruction....Air Raid Instructions...Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch 16 Station Street Ringwood melbourne Air Raid Instructions Single piece cardboard wtih Air Raid Instruction. ...Single piece cardboard wtih Air Raid Instruction.Air Raid Instructions -
Mont De LanceyBook, Victorian State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Air Raid Precautions - Manual of General Training, July 1940
... Air Raid Precautions - Manual of General Training ......Air raids...The book was useful for the protection of the general public and the precautions they should take against the effects of an air raid....A small vintage blue covered book - Air Raid Precautions Manual of General Training with a small Emblem of Victoria at the top, the title, (Third Edition) July 1940 and publisher at the bottom. ...Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges The book was useful for the protection of the general public and the precautions they should take against the effects of an air raid. WW11 Air raids War The "Air Raid Precautions: Manual Of General Training (1940)" by the Victorian State Emergency Council for Civil Defence is a historical document outlining measures for civilian defense during World War II, specifically addressing air raid precautions. ...The "Air Raid Precautions: Manual Of General Training (1940)" by the Victorian State Emergency Council for Civil Defence is a historical document outlining measures for civilian defense during World War II, specifically addressing air raid precautions. The manual, published in April 1941, guided the public on how to respond to potential air raids before Japan entered the war and before any attacks on Australia.A small vintage blue covered book - Air Raid Precautions Manual of General Training with a small Emblem of Victoria at the top, the title, (Third Edition) July 1940 and publisher at the bottom. A code number, 4196/41 is printed on the bottom left corner. Red tape holds the cover together. Inside the title page has all the details as well as the Printer. There is a Contents Page, Introduction and nine chapters. Pp. 66non-fictionThe "Air Raid Precautions: Manual Of General Training (1940)" by the Victorian State Emergency Council for Civil Defence is a historical document outlining measures for civilian defense during World War II, specifically addressing air raid precautions. The manual, published in April 1941, guided the public on how to respond to potential air raids before Japan entered the war and before any attacks on Australia. ww11, air raids, war -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedBooklet - Air Raid Precautions Advice to Householders, HE Daw Government Printer Melbourne
... Air Raid Precautions Advice to Householders...Small soft cover book with Air Raid Precautions Advice to Householders printed on front...Air Raid Precautions Advice to Householders published by the Authority of the Government of Victoria...Came as part of the donation of the Iris Noble Decorative Egg Display Cabinet World War 1939 - 1945 Air Raid Precautions Advice to Householders published by the Authority of the Government of Victoria Small soft cover book with Air Raid Precautions Advice to Householders printed on front Booklet Air Raid Precautions Advice to Householders HE Daw Government Printer Melbourne Government of Victoria ...Small soft cover book with Air Raid Precautions Advice to Householders printed on frontworld war 1939 - 1945 -
Kew Historical Society IncBooklet, State of Victoria, Air Raid Precautions: Advice to Householders, April 1941
... Air Raid Precautions: Advice to Householders......air raid precautions...Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. ...Air Raid precautions: Advice to householders. ...Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.Air Raid precautions: Advice to householders. A 36-page illustrated booklet providing advice for householders on air raids. The booklet includes sections on: Things to do in an air raid, Lighting restrictions, and Shelters. Within the booklet is a pink leaflet produced on behalf of the Kew A.R.P. second world war 1939-1945, dorothy rogers collection, arp, air raid precautions, second world war — air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria — 1939-1945, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchBooklet, Passive Air Defence, 1939
... protection against gas and air raids...Coat of Arms Protection Against Gas and Air Raids Pamphlet No 3 Passive Air Defence...WW2 Guidelines for the protection against gas in the field, respirators and passive air defence. protection against gas and air raids ww2 Coat of Arms Protection Against Gas and Air Raids Pamphlet No 3 Passive Air Defence Cream cardboard covered booklet Passive Air Defence Booklet Booklet Commonwealth Government Printer ...WW2 Guidelines for the protection against gas in the field, respirators and passive air defence.Cream cardboard covered booklet Coat of Arms Protection Against Gas and Air Raids Pamphlet No 3 Passive Air Defenceprotection against gas and air raids, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - AIR RAID WARNING MESSAGES
... AIR RAID WARNING MESSAGES......Air Raid...Confidential Melbourne CI Air Raid warning message....1, Victoria Police Air Raid Precautions scheme. 2., & 3. ) Victoria police schedule of air raid warning messages....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Confidential Melbourne CI Air Raid warning message. Document Air Raid 1, Victoria Police Air Raid Precautions scheme. 2., & 3. ) Victoria police schedule of air raid warning messages. 1,2,3,) Foolscap paper, black writing marked CONFIDENTIAL. ...Confidential Melbourne CI Air Raid warning message.1,2,3,) Foolscap paper, black writing marked CONFIDENTIAL.1, Victoria Police Air Raid Precautions scheme. 2., & 3. ) Victoria police schedule of air raid warning messages.document, air raid -
Kew Historical Society IncDocument, State Emergency Services Victoria, Form R3. General Message (for all messages other than original Air Raid damage), 1939-1945
... General Message (for all messages other than original Air Raid damage)...air raid wardens - kew (vic)...Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. ...Stationery to be used in an air raid warden's report during the second world war in Australia (Victoria)...Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.Stationery to be used in an air raid warden's report during the second world war in Australia (Victoria)air raid wardens - kew (vic), second world war 1939-1945, second world war - air raid precautions, arp, air raid precautions, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Lara RSL Sub BranchDocument, AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS
... AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS...Air raid procedure issued by the authority of the Newtown and Chilwell council, with the approval of the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence....Town of Newtown and Chilwell AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS....Gives information on what to do in the event of an air raid. Town of Newtown and Chilwell AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS. ...Air raid procedure issued by the authority of the Newtown and Chilwell council, with the approval of the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence.Gives information on what to do in the event of an air raid.Rectangular shaped laminated document khaki in colour.Town of Newtown and Chilwell AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS. -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - ARMBANDS, c.WWII
... Air raids...ARP stands for Air Raid Precautions. Wardens in the United Kingdom during WWII wore these bands & were responsible for enforcing blackouts, directing civilians to air raid shelters & managing air raid sirens. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields ARP stands for Air Raid Precautions. Wardens in the United Kingdom during WWII wore these bands & were responsible for enforcing blackouts, directing civilians to air raid shelters & managing air raid sirens. ...ARP stands for Air Raid Precautions. Wardens in the United Kingdom during WWII wore these bands & were responsible for enforcing blackouts, directing civilians to air raid shelters & managing air raid sirens. Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details..1) White calico arm band secured with white elastic ARP printed in black on band. .2) Navy felt arm band secured with black elastic. ARP printed on black on band.air raids, precautions, accessories -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumBooklet, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Air Raid Precautions", Jan. 1942
... "MMTB Air Raid Precautions"......air raids...Booklet titled "MMTB Air Raid Precautions", dated January 1942. Gives instructions what to do if an air raid siren, the signals, shelters, traffic department, notes re dimming switches in trams, buses, depots, operations under air raid conditions, damage, duties of staff, Preston Workshops, types of bombs, what to do. ...Demonstrates the MMTB work in planning for World War 2 and the possibility of air raids. tramways trams world war 2 depots air raids tramcars buses Olive green heavy paper covered book + 28 pages, centre stapled "MMTB Air Raid Precautions" Booklet Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Booklet titled "MMTB Air Raid Precautions", dated January 1942. Gives instructions what to do if an air raid siren, the signals, shelters, traffic department, notes re dimming switches in trams, buses, depots, operations under air raid conditions, damage, duties of staff, Preston Workshops, types of bombs, what to do. Has a coloured printed sketch of how to stop severe bleeding. Demonstrates the MMTB work in planning for World War 2 and the possibility of air raids.Olive green heavy paper covered book + 28 pages, centre stapledtramways, trams, world war 2, depots, air raids, tramcars, buses -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBook, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Air Raid Precautions", Jan. 1942
... "MMTB Air Raid Precautions"...... Air Raids...Booklet titled "MMTB Air Raid Precautions", dated January 1942. Gives instructions what to do if an air raid siren, the signals, shelters, traffic department, notes re dimming switches in trams, buses, depots, operations under air raid conditions, damage, duties of staff, Preston Workshops, types of bombs, what to do. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Booklet titled "MMTB Air Raid Precautions", dated January 1942. Gives instructions what to do if an air raid siren, the signals, shelters, traffic department, notes re dimming switches in trams, buses, depots, operations under air raid conditions, damage, duties of staff, Preston Workshops, types of bombs, what to do. ...Booklet titled "MMTB Air Raid Precautions", dated January 1942. Gives instructions what to do if an air raid siren, the signals, shelters, traffic department, notes re dimming switches in trams, buses, depots, operations under air raid conditions, damage, duties of staff, Preston Workshops, types of bombs, what to do. Has a coloured printed sketch of how to stop severe bleeding.Demonstrates the MMTB work in planning for World War 2 and the possibility of air raids.Olive green heavy paper covered book + 28 pages, centre stapled - two copies held.trams, tramways, world war 2, depots, air raids, tramcars, buses -
Kew Historical Society IncCertificate, State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Air Raid Warden: Mr. S.J. Gare, 5 Bowen St., Kew, 1939-1945
... Air Raid Warden: Mr. S.J. Gare, 5 Bowen St., Kew......air raid precautions...Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. ...Gare, 5 Bowen Street Kew as an Air Raid Warden....Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.Small blue covered certificate identifying Mr. S. Gare, 5 Bowen Street Kew as an Air Raid Warden.arp, air raid precautions, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, second world war — air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria — 1939-1945, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society IncBooklet, State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Air Raid Precautions: Advice to Householders, 1941
... Air Raid Precautions: Advice to Householders......air raid precautions...Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. ...The final pages of the book include a number of illustrations providing guidelines for air raid shelter construction. ...Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. ...Air raid precautions distributed to householders in Victoria. The booklet is part of a suite of materials used to support Air Raid Precautions (ARP) during the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.This booklet was published by the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence Victoria in April 1941. The 37-page work provides advice about what to do in an air raid, lighting restrictions, the use of road vehicles and safety for pedestrians, and shelters. The final pages of the book include a number of illustrations providing guidelines for air raid shelter construction. second world war - air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria - 1939-45, arp, air raid precautions, second world war — air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria — 1939-1945, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedAdministrative record - Air Raid Warden Eric Edwin Wegenger Form of Attestation, 1942
... Air Raid Warden Eric Edwin Wegenger Form of Attestation...Air Raid Warden Eric Edwin Wegenger Form of Attestation...Signed document form titled Form of Attestation Form gave the signature authenticity in proving services in the Air Raid Precautions Services during the Second World War Form of attestation Eric Edwin Wegener 18 Ridley Street Sunshine Mechanical Draughtsman Age last birthday was 24 Married Document dated 5 June 1942...World War 2 WW2 WWII Wegender Signed document form titled Form of Attestation Form gave the signature authenticity in proving services in the Air Raid Precautions Services during the Second World War Form of attestation Eric Edwin Wegener 18 Ridley Street Sunshine Mechanical Draughtsman Age last birthday was 24 Married Document dated 5 June 1942 Air Raid Warden Eric Edwin Wegenger Form of Attestation Administrative record Air Raid Warden Eric Edwin Wegenger Form of Attestation ...Signed document form titled Form of Attestation Form gave the signature authenticity in proving services in the Air Raid Precautions Services during the Second World War Form of attestation Eric Edwin Wegener 18 Ridley Street Sunshine Mechanical Draughtsman Age last birthday was 24 Married Document dated 5 June 1942world war 2, ww2, wwii, wegender -
Orbost & District Historical Societyair raid siren, pre WW11
... air raid siren...WW11 air-raid-siren communications military...Anticipating Japanese air and submarine attacks, blackout restrictions were introduced and air raid warning instructions issued. This air-raid siren was installed on the roof of the G.P. ...An air raid siren on a round base. It has a brass trumpet and a handle attached to pull from the ground....Anticipating Japanese air and submarine attacks, blackout restrictions were introduced and air raid warning instructions issued. This air-raid siren was installed on the roof of the G.P. ...During 1941-43 it was considered imminent that Japan's army may attempt to invade Australia. Anticipating Japanese air and submarine attacks, blackout restrictions were introduced and air raid warning instructions issued. This air-raid siren was installed on the roof of the G.P. Motors (originally Winchester & Rodwell Garage) during World War 2. This item reflect our past. World War II continues to evoke strong memories. Items which were part of this time are reminders of the local community's involvement.An air raid siren on a round base. It has a brass trumpet and a handle attached to pull from the ground.On base - MAX-DIA -422,15mm PLATE 10 HOLES J. WIPFLI GATIC AUSTRALIA MANUFACTURER DIES TOOLS PLASTICS MELBOURNEww11 air-raid-siren communications military -
Clunes MuseumBooklet, H.E. DAW GOVERNMENT PRINTER MELBOURNE, AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS, 1941
... AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS....COMMUNICATION TO AUSTRALIANS LIVING IN VICTORIA IN THE EVENT OF AIR RAID SIGNALS BY WARDENS...BUFF COLOURED COVER AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS ADVICE TO HOUSEHOLDERS. 54 PAGES GOVERNMENT IDENTIFIER 15418/41PRINTED ON FRONT COVER...COMMUNICATION TO AUSTRALIANS LIVING IN VICTORIA IN THE EVENT OF AIR RAID SIGNALS BY WARDENS local history book reference trembath perry COMMUNICATION TO AUSTRALIANS LIVING IN VICTORIA IN THE EVENT OF AIR RAID SIGNALS BY WARDENS BUFF COLOURED COVER AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS ADVICE TO HOUSEHOLDERS. 54 PAGES GOVERNMENT IDENTIFIER 15418/41PRINTED ON FRONT COVER AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS. ...COMMUNICATION TO AUSTRALIANS LIVING IN VICTORIA IN THE EVENT OF AIR RAID SIGNALS BY WARDENSBUFF COLOURED COVER AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS ADVICE TO HOUSEHOLDERS. 54 PAGES GOVERNMENT IDENTIFIER 15418/41PRINTED ON FRONT COVERnon-fictionCOMMUNICATION TO AUSTRALIANS LIVING IN VICTORIA IN THE EVENT OF AIR RAID SIGNALS BY WARDENSlocal history, book, reference, trembath, perry -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedDecorative object - Iris Noble Decorative Egg Collection, Iris Noble
... ... Air Raid Warden...See Cat 2170 for her Air Raid Precautions Advice to Householders...Iris Noble 2/6/1942 as an Air Raid Warden Precaution Warden (A.R.P.)...See Cat 2170 for her Air Raid Precautions Advice to Householders Iris Doreen Noble Air Raid Warden Chapman Street Sunshine Iris Noble 2/6/1942 as an Air Raid Warden Precaution Warden (A.R.P.) ...Collection of handmade decorative eggs made by Iris Noble. See Cat 2170 for her Air Raid Precautions Advice to HouseholdersDisplay cabinet with a large collection of decorative eggs & other pieces hand made by Iris Noble. In her later years she turned to eggshell art. Her skills resulted in an invitation to present 3 times in the UKIris Noble 2/6/1942 as an Air Raid Warden Precaution Warden (A.R.P.)iris doreen noble, air raid warden, chapman street, sunshine -
Kew Historical Society IncCertificate, State Emergency Services Victoria, Air Raid Precautions Certificate No.43417, Mr S J Gare, 5 Bowen St., Kew, 1942
... Air Raid Precautions Certificate No.43417, Mr S J Gare, 5 Bowen St., Kew...second world war — air raid precautions...Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. ...Gare of 5 Bowen Street, Kew in 1942 after successfully completing an air raid precautions course, dated 25th March 1942....Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.Certificate awarded to Mr. S. J. Gare of 5 Bowen Street, Kew in 1942 after successfully completing an air raid precautions course, dated 25th March 1942.second world war 1939-1945 - kew (vic), arp, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, second world war — air raid precautions, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society IncManual, H E Daw, Air Raid Precautions : Manual of General Training, 1941
... Air Raid Precautions : Manual of General Training......air raid precautions...Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. ...72-page manual provided to air raid wardens following their training during the Second World War. ...Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.72-page manual provided to air raid wardens following their training during the Second World War. The booklet was issued by the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Victoria. Fourth Edition, 1941second world war 1939-1945, second world war - air raid precautions, air raid precautions - manuals, arp, air raid precautions, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, second world war — air raid precautions, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncBooklet - Hamilton-Smith Collection Air Raid Precautions Booklet, T. Rider - Government Printer, September 1939
... Hamilton-Smith Collection Air Raid Precautions Booklet...Hamilton-Smith Collection Air Raid Precautions Booklet......air raid...They provided instructions on what to do during an air raid and were based on emergency response protocols established in Britain. ...A small booklet containing illustrations and text instructing people what to do during an air raid. ...Hamilton-Smith Collection Air Raid Precautions Booklet Booklet Hamilton-Smith Collection Air Raid Precautions Booklet T. ...The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. This Air Raid Precautions booklet was one of thousands distributed to households across Australia during WW2. They provided instructions on what to do during an air raid and were based on emergency response protocols established in Britain. Other measures adopted by State Governments during this period included the installation of air raid sirens and bomb shelters, and the training of volunteers in firefighting and first aid. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of life in Australia during WW2. A small booklet containing illustrations and text instructing people what to do during an air raid. Front cover in pen: "Donated: Merrilyn/Hamilton-Smith"ww2, world war two, world war, war, 1940s, air raid, defence, bomb -
Cheese World MuseumAnti-shatter solution, Taubmans
... The paint was used on windows during WWII to prevent the glass splintering during air raids....Definitely reduces the splintering and prevents the flying of glass from blasts during air raids or gun fire....The paint was used on windows during WWII to prevent the glass splintering during air raids. Definitely reduces the splintering and prevents the flying of glass from blasts during air raids or gun fire. ...This item was found in Val Ryan's father's shed in Melbourne. The paint was used on windows during WWII to prevent the glass splintering during air raids.Tin of Taubman's anti-shatter solution with label listing directions for use.Definitely reduces the splintering and prevents the flying of glass from blasts during air raids or gun fire. -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - MMTB Air Raid Van 1941, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board, John Prideaux, 1941
... MMTB Air Raid Van 1941...Air Raid Van...Photograph shows M&MTB Air Raid Van Reg 202-734 in 1941 probably in Royal Park. ...Label reads: "MMTB Air Raid Van 1941"...Photograph MMTB Air Raid Van 1941 Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board, John Prideaux ...Photograph shows M&MTB Air Raid Van Reg 202-734 in 1941 probably in Royal Park. This photograph with accompanying text was published in the M&MTB's 1941 Annual report. This is a late 1930s Morris Commercial chassis with what is believed to be Preston Workshops body. Oddly enough the Registration Number is from earlier period. Plan No R5869 indicated a Chevrolet "Maple Leaf" chassis was the intended chassis choice in the planning stages. It is an official M&MTB photograph. Yields information about tramways war time preparedness. Black and white photograph glued to particle board with label below. Label reads: "MMTB Air Raid Van 1941"air raid van, poyal park, 1941 annual report, morris commercial chassis, plan no r5869, chevrolet "maple leaf" chassis
